The caterpillar metaphor really landed for me. There's something about watching kids engage with that book that makes you realize how much we forget about that transformation process as adults. We get stuck in the stomachache phase and forget about the cocoon part. I've been thinking alot lately about how grief and resilience coexist, and that mirror insight about seeing both the wear and the strenght is such a balanced way to hold those contradictions. Happy birthday btw, 40 seems like a good time to be asking these kinds of questoins.
In learning to number my days aright, for some years I have followed this practice every morning, as I did today: "Today is Friday, December 19, 2025. I have lived 71 years, 2 months, and 10 days."
And being able to smile at oneself in the mirror is certainly a gift to be desired.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLY!!!🎉🥰🎉
The caterpillar metaphor really landed for me. There's something about watching kids engage with that book that makes you realize how much we forget about that transformation process as adults. We get stuck in the stomachache phase and forget about the cocoon part. I've been thinking alot lately about how grief and resilience coexist, and that mirror insight about seeing both the wear and the strenght is such a balanced way to hold those contradictions. Happy birthday btw, 40 seems like a good time to be asking these kinds of questoins.
I love the way you write this - thanks!
In learning to number my days aright, for some years I have followed this practice every morning, as I did today: "Today is Friday, December 19, 2025. I have lived 71 years, 2 months, and 10 days."
And being able to smile at oneself in the mirror is certainly a gift to be desired.
Wow! I love that you say that every morning. And I love that you’re 71!
Happy Birthday Kelly! Enjoyed seeing Lucy's cuteness and smile in the mirror!
Thanks Iris! Thinking of your twins often and hope you’re doing well!